G'day from Brisbane Australia .. you got my dream cat.. actually used to work for Seawind ... believe me you've got quality, grace, space and a very seaworthy boat... delivered many of their earlier models in all conditions.. treat her well and she'll look after you in every condition.. fair winds and following seas lovers...
Wow, congratulations on this video becoming your most popular video by view count in only 11 days! Crazy that your subs are up by 25% too. Awesome. I have been watching your channel for a few years, and wondered why it wasn't much more popular. While I love the overlanding content, it seems like sailing videos are where the viewers are. Again, congratulations.
Your light-hearted enthusiasm is like a light in a thunderstorm. To be young, free, and willing to take on new adventures is exciting to see. There are not enough of you wanderers out in the world. A breath of fresh air, no serious downtrodden attitude, just a willingness to go forth. Confident, obviously intelligent and maybe a bit of naivety which keeps you humble. You two are not about to succumb to hesitation, and definitely an inspiration to others. Sounds like you know your way around and the two of you are young enough that it is the perfect home! Beautiful boat and a lot of work ahead. Remember, buying it is the cheap part ….. enjoy, have fun, safe sailing ahead.
You look so much more relaxed and happy to be in your new home than you were on your last adventure of sliding on those greasy roads in Vietnam. Don’t get me wrong, I loved that adventure, too, but your smiles were more through gritted teeth. Congratulations on your new home! I can’t wait to see what adventures you take us on!
I am so happy for you. You are doing what I always wanted to do. You inspire me. I wish you both love, happiness, love of the sea, fair winds and smooth seas.
Ah, what the heck. What's one more channel. I'm subscribed to literally many dozens of sailing channels on youtube, and yep, all the top ones and some obscure smaller channels, which I have to say are often times more entertaining than the top channels are. So, I might as well be subscribed to your channel as well. I am always interested in seeing how newbies start out and where they take us. So, a couple of rules. Don't be afraid to show the boat work, because a lot of us old farts like to watch how you guys fix things, then there is one other thing that does kind of disappoint me a little and that is the lack of stormy weather on film. And no, I am not saying you should be filming while it's blowing 40+ knots and you are at the helm trying to stop the boat from dragging. Heck, I wouldn't even think of a camera in that situation. I am just talking about the heavy rain, thunder and lightening, you know, the typical stormy wet days and nights that keep you stuck on board. Hardly any channel will put that on film. Yes they put a few seconds on and then switch to a bright sunny day and the next activity, because they think no one wants to see the inclement weather. Well, I know I do and I know many others like it too. So don't be afraid to put some of that on film too. Gosh, just put a go pro out and let it run till the battery goes flat, then add that film into an episode unedited. Just warn us that it is raw and I can tell you that you'll get a lot of likes and people asking for more of the same. I wish you both the best with your new home and can't wait to see where you go. By the way, I'm an Aussie, so it would be interesting if ever you decide to sail that boat back to where it came from.
I only wish I could give you multiple thumbs up for this! We have been with you since Elliot broke his wrist and this was like reminiscing a journey. With our sincere thanks for taking us along with you and we wish you many more great memories together.
I just found your channel today and I've watched several of your videos on you 'new' boat. So excited for you! We plan to do the same in a few years and I wondered if you plan on making a video (or 10) about the boat buying process. Considerations, costs, resources, etc. I've heard insurance and financing are some of the bigger hurdles. Hoping you can share about your experience so we can have some updated (post-covid) information about how it all works. TIA!! I'll keep watching. Cheers!
As a former user of those 12 volt coolers at Walmart I have a warning! Those cigarette lighter plugs ins WILL OVERHEAT with constant use. When using those frig/freezer 12 volt units you are better off using the household plugs that come with it. Check those plugs regularly.
Awesome boat she is beautiful. It’s awesome. What you guys are doing I’d love to be able to just pack up and go adventure on my boat. Hope to see more of your videos be safe out there.
I watch a lot of RU-vid and it’s rare that I find a new channel that I enjoy. You guys have a really carefree/fun attitude and watching your video was really enjoyable to watch. Felt confident you would’ve had way more subscribers..feeling very early🙌🏻 Looking forward to following your journey!
I envy you both, starting off on a new adventure. I'll be with you vicariously on your trips wherever you go. Your new home looks amazing and certainly well equipped to take care of you in all conditions. Stock her up, clean her up and begin the journey of a lifetime in your new home. BON VOYAGE!!!
Since it sat so long, suggest you buy and pack into the boat spares for pretty much every critical piece. And/or rebuilt kits. And lots and lots of bits, bobs, bolts, epoxy, etc etc etc.
Looks fantastic! Also as someone that works in the nautical field, it makes me feel good hearing Tim say “lines” instead of rope. Can’t wait for the next video/ adventure.
Your happiness is infectious 😄 Congratulations. I crew on 1260s but never seen a 4 cabin version, nice. Instead of getting a TV, get yourself one of those little projectors (like Tulas). Looking forward to your adventures.
Congratulations to you guys. What an absolute joy to watch you guys go for your dreams. You are an inspiration. We are only here for a limited amount of time. Might as well make the most of it.
Tim and Kelsey: I am a new member looking forward to following you as you live the ew phase of your journey. I am certified offshore and living in coastal So. Cal from Dana Point, San Diego to Laguna Beach. I vollunteered to deliver sail boats up and down the coast for sailing clubs and love the rythem of the sea. Living now in Coeur d'Alene, ID my sailing has been curtailed so I will live vicariously as I follow your videos. You will learn to apprecite your Gori Sailing props. They are excellent. Wishing you fair winds and following seas and Gods blessings as you learn to enjoy your sailing life. John K
Hey John, I grew up in San Juan Cap and we'd head over to the Isthmus from Dana Point often on my parents boat. We hope to sail this boat into Dana and anchor near where the Pilgrim once stood and I went to camp as a kid. Cheers and thanks for coming along. Tim
Congrats!! Welcome to a huge learning curve! Lol. Been there, done that. 1: Nigel Calders cruising handbook. It will keep you ALIVE. 2: 406 EPIRB - register it 3: Promethazine- sepository. Get at first non US stop. Stops sea sickness in 30 min. STIFF sails or replace them. They will get blown out offshore. Extra assm or spinnaker. Fair winds!
Speed sensor = transducer. Baptism by fire…awesome! Since you are a sailing channel now, you need to know the formula: any future bottom paint episode requires footage of the painful prep work…powerwashing, scraping, sanding, filling, sanding, taping, cleaning, etc. so we can revel in your boat-work cred. Awesome episode! 😀⛵️😀
Hello from Sweden! I hope your Dreams Come thru, and i'm sure thr will! You seems like a lovely couple, so......enjoy life, samling & each other! Support from Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe with Love to freedom! 😊😊😊
Can't recommend enough - Dan and Kika's channel, Sailing Uma and Jason and Nicky's channel Gone With The Wynns to help you along on your new journey. This is my first time watching your channel, so I am not sure of your experience level, just wanted to suggest them. New Beginnings are *such* fun. Congratulations.
Congratulations. I follow a couple others Seawinds, Ruby Rose and Tula's Endless Summer. I love the 1260 and sounds like you got yourself a great boat. I can't believe that it sat for sale for 4 years. It is too good a boat. I subscribed, like I need to add another channel to my watchlist but excited for you two.
Congrats she looks amazing .... it seems monstrous for whatever reason? Subbed up looking forward to her getting all cleaned up and eventually the sailing adventures to follow! 😊
I just found you and am excited to be at the beginning of your new adventure. Follow SV Delos who are planning to build a catamaran, so this is exciting to see what they are in for! Good luck from Switzerland!
Just began watching and did indeed subscribe. Looking forward to future videos as your new adventure begins. Best of luck with your beautiful boat. May you always have the wind to your back and enjoy your journey.!!! Cheers!!!
I wish you both good weather and safe travels. You're doing the right thing by traveling the world while it's still possible. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
There is a Dutch company Finsulate that is wrapping a boat to replace antifouling paint saving the planet, would be so cool to hear you looked in to that. Rik Breur the founder has such a cool story for his inspiration.
Just subscribed because you two seem lovely and your boat is a goodun. Best wishes from down under. I hope you have the time of your lives on her. Thanks for sharing.
Iiii am sooooo envious for your decision making... I love your boat and will be following you guys for every chance I get... thanks for doing my thing 💕
Hi. Your excitement and enthusiasm is incredible. Hope you can maintain it as the adventure evolves. Both the seller and you folks prove the old saying, the two happiest days in boaters' lives are the day they buy their boat and the day they sell it. The best part (in my experience) is that the learning never stops. Enjoy the ride.
Saw the boat listed and was interested did you have to pay the list price or were you able to haggle? What do you do for work currently to fund the kitty? Love your new adventure and look forward to following along!
We got a good discount from the most recent asking. We have many side jobs. Department of the interior contracts, training SOCOM, RU-vid and some civilian training for mobility. 👍
Just found your channel stoked! I really like see van life folks moving to boats cause to you its massive to have that much living space. I would doable check some of your old appliances they might work lots of companies make their things to be 110 - 240 but just always doable check to confirm so at worst you might need just a few plug adaptors instead of all new kit. Either way stoked i found your channel.
OK, new to your channel. Will check in regularly, this channel has potential! Do you really want to go to 110V? The entire world is on 220 (240 in Australia), the US (and, I think, Japan) are just about the only countries in the world still using the hopelessly outdated 110 system. If you are planning to go to the Med at some point, or even the Caribbean and Central/South America anywhere from Mexico to the tip of Argentina, it's all 220. With the exception of Puerto Rico, I guess. I know you're thinking of your power tools being 110, but if you really want to "sail the world," you'll find you boat being all-110 an increasingly limiting and annoying handicap. Just sayin'...
Great channel! Definitely subscribed and gonna follow on your Journey. Could you share which website you've used to search for a boat and are reliable? Which website did you get this boat from? Thank you!
I know it's probably too late, but under the boat are the Escape hatch portholes.You should put some covers over those, so just in case they leak, you can still get out... You can also cover it from the inside, I believe...
Have you investigated ultrasonic unit(s) for each hull to repel growth on the underwater surfaces? See Sam Holmes success with it ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-H7TAtXMPo2s.html at about 12:30
Hello, congrats on your new home. For those of us that are thinking about taking on this journey. Would you share what the cost of this boat is? Thank you.
